=== Advanced Order Status For WooCommerce – Custom Status Management & Workflow Automation ===
Contributors: woosofts
Tags: custom order status, woocommerce order status, order management, custom status icons, order workflow, fulfillment automation, b2b orders, dropshipping, order tracking
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.2.2
Requires PHP: 7.2
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Create and manage custom WooCommerce order statuses with icons, colors, and bulk actions. Streamline your fulfillment workflow effortlessly.

== Description ==

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**Advanced Order Status for WooCommerce** by [VerseSofts](https://woocommerce.com/vendor/versesofts/) is the ultimate solution to optimize your specific store's fulfillment process. Create, edit, and manage **custom order statuses** that fit your unique business workflow instead of relying solely on default WooCommerce options. 

By utilizing our intuitive interface, you can effortlessly add color-coded labels, assign distinct Dashicons, and utilize bulk actions to significantly increase your team’s order management efficiency.

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### ✨ Key Features

*   **Unlimited Custom Statuses:** Create as many tailored order statuses as your exact business workflow requires.
*   **Visual Customization:** Assign distinct colors and intuitive Dashicons to every status label for immediate visual identification.
*   **Bulk Actions Support:** Update order statuses rapidly directly from the WooCommerce orders screen using standard bulk actions.
*   **HPOS Compatible:** Certified to support WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage for maximum database speed and reliability.
*   **Email Triggers:** Integrates flawlessly with WooCommerce email notifications to keep customers informed upon status changes.
*   **Native UX Integration:** A lightweight and clean UI that looks like it belongs perfectly inside your WooCommerce dashboard.

### 💼 Perfect For
*   **Dropshippers:** Track items ordered from suppliers vs. shipped to customers.
*   **Manufacturers:** Monitor items in assembly, quality check, or packing stages.
*   **B2B / Wholesale:** Track internal approvals, credit checks, or net-30 payment statuses.
*   **Local Pickup Stores:** Clearly distinguish between "Preparing" and "Ready for Pickup".

### Why Choose VerseSofts?
We build professional-grade tools to help your WooCommerce store scale. Explore our full range of solutions on our [Official WooCommerce Marketplace Profile](https://woocommerce.com/vendor/versesofts/).

== Installation ==

1. Go to **Plugins > Add New** in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Search for **Advanced Order Status for WooCommerce**.
3. Click **Install Now** and then **Activate**.
4. Navigate to **WooCommerce > Order Statuses** to start creating your new workflow steps.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I edit existing core WooCommerce order statuses? =
No, this plugin focuses purely on securely adding new custom statuses. Default statuses remain unchanged to guarantee core platform stability.

= Will custom statuses work with email notifications? =
Yes! You can trigger standard or custom emails when an order transitions into your new status.

= What happens if I deactivate the plugin? =
Your custom statuses will revert to fallback WooCommerce statuses visually, but your data is preserved. Re-activating will instantly restore your visual workflow.

= Is this compatible with HPOS? =
Yes, the plugin is fully compatible with WooCommerce's latest standards, including HPOS and Blocks.

== Screenshots ==

1. Custom status management screen showing colored statuses and icons.
2. Creating a new status with intuitive color and icon pickers.
3. Custom statuses in action directly on the WooCommerce orders page.

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.2 =
*   Updated: Fully tested and compatible with WordPress 7.0.
*   Improved: Documentation links and official marketplace cross-promotion.

= 1.2.1 =
*   Domain update to versesofts.com.
*   SEO optimization for readme and plugin description.

== Upgrade Notice ==

Always update to the latest version to receiving latest security patches and performance improvements.